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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 870.06 and 397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 870.06 and 397.72 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 870.06 = 397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/870.06 = 397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 870.06 × 397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 346,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,040.26/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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